Garnet Gift Guide

By Estee Claire - 1/2/2017

If I had a pomegranate aril for every time I’ve heard someone say “but I really do love garnets,” I’d start my own juice company! Arils, in case you are wondering, are what botanists call the translucent, somewhat-faceted wine-red seeds of the pomegranate, and it is precisely the gemstone’s resemblance to pomegranate arils that made ancient Roman naturalists name it after the fruit. And maybe it’s no coincidence that the Romans believed garnets have super healing powers, just as the super fruit purportedly does.

The deep red shades of garnet are by far the most popular. Good quality rough is relatively abundant, and being a durable gem, it is a favored choice for items in a wide range of prices. Here’s our recommended garnet gift guide—for January babies, second anniversaries, and garnet groupies everywhere.